ARCHITECTURAL PAVER
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ARCHITECTURAL PAVERS

WE HELP THE WORLD’S LEADING ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS BRING THEIR UNIQUE VISIONS At Tectura Designs®, we don’t say “no” in response to big ideas. We’ve had no place for that word since the day Ed Creske founded the company as Wausau Tile & Terrazzo in 1953. And looking back, there was no way we wouldn’t succeed. Over time, as innovation and customer demands drove us this way and that, tile led to terrazzo stair treads. Extra cement from those treads led to experimenting with pavers. Pavers led us to precast concrete. And when a new chain named McDonald’s needed furniture, we didn’t make...

BECOMING TECTURA DESIGNS: a time-honored commitment to innovation Tectura Designs’ origins date back to 1953, when a terrazzo contractor named Ed Creske founded the business as Wausau Tile & Terrazzo in his two-car garage. It wasn’t long before Wausau Tile added concrete architectural pavers to its impressive portfolio, and the name became synonymous with strength and longevity – traits exemplified by its stout and striking machine-pressed pavers. Over the ensuing decades, as Wausau Tile continued to demonstrate its undying commitment to quality and innovation, a new brand was born. Tectura...

OUR ARCHITECTURAL PAVERS As the industry’s premier manufacturer of concrete architectural pavers, Tectura Designs is building on a decades-old legacy. More than 40 years ago, Wausau Tile began crafting the strongest, longest-lasting concrete pavers one could find, all with a reputation for impeccable quality and service. Today, Tectura Designs proudly upholds that commitment to quality and service while bringing the industry’s finest pavers to all-new heights. Exclusive four-color blending allows for one-of-a-kind gradients and the complete creative control to customize color palettes. More...

QUATTRO SERIES The Quattro Series combines the beauty of porcelain with the proven performance of Tectura Designs’ concrete architectural pavers, featuring Tectura Designs’ exclusive four-color blending technology. Tectura Designs is the only domestic manufacturer capable of producing pavers with this state-of-the-art process, which brings even the most complex color schemes to life. The Quattro series is available in ten standard colors, and custom four-color blending offers endless possibilities. All ten standard colors are available in four different finishes; blasted, unblasted, slate...

EXPRESSIONS SERIES The Expressions Series’ softer palette is made by coloring the cement matrix with small to medium-sized aggregate. These strong, economical pavers feature a uniform, slipresistant surface and can be installed on-grade or on roof decks using Tectura Designs’ exclusive pedestal system. Swatch options located on page 51.

OCEAN VIEW Ocean View pavers – also referred to as shell, shell aggregate, seashell, or coral pavers – are made from hydraulically pressed concrete and bring laid-back beach styles inland, offering a series of subtle and versatile colors. Swatch options located on page 52.

STONEY CREEK Made from pressed concrete, Stoney Creek pavers are available in a variety of factorysealed, mottled colors with simulated natural stone surfaces – offering rock-solid style at a fraction of the investment. Swatch options located on page 52.

GRANITEX Made from pressed concrete and exposed natural granite aggregates, Granitex pavers offer a color for every taste, with a dozen mineralogy-inspired styles. Arguably Tectura Designs’ signature paver line, the beauty of Granitex micro-exposed finish never seems to fade. Swatch options located on page 52.

CUSTOM PAVERS GLIMMER IN THE HEART OF THE CITY New York City's Times Square paving project called for a signature foundation that would match the plaza's sparkling status as a national icon - and Tectura Designs was the only manufacturer in the country with the capabilities to meet its grand vision. A collection of alternating, multi-sized UltraFace and Tectured Granite pavers, featuring custom water-jet cuts and stainless steel buttons, give the project a dramatic reflective effect, catching the eyes of nearly 330,000 people per day. This treasured cultural intersection is now just as...

ECOPREMIER Tectura Designs’ EcoPremier pavers feature 100% recycled porcelain aggregate, with a surface that mimics the look of finely bush-hammered limestone. Usage of the EcoPremier line may also qualify for LEED credit. Swatch options located on page 53.

EXPOSTONE The ExpoStone line features distinctive, raised-rock surfaces, with a series of looks that vary from lakeshore to volcanic and desert rock. Especially popular near riverwalks, piers, and other elevated surfaces, the ExpoStone line may be pedestal set to overlook nature’s many wonders. Swatch options located on page 53.

ULTRAFACE The UltraFace line features a subtle, classic style and a durable pressed-concrete surface, making it a practical pick for endless applications - and its clean, solid look makes it a fashionable pick for custom-color creations. Swatch options located on page 53.

EXPOGRANITE ExpoGranite pavers blend the same popular raised-rock surfaces found in ExpoStone pavers with the classic looks of granite. Swatch options located on page 54.

TEXTURED GRANITE Textured Granite pavers feature the timeless look and versatility of igneous rock, with a standard color palette inspired by the impressive variety of nature’s minerals. Swatch options located on page 54.

EXTERIOR TERRAZZO Exterior Terrazzo marries the elegant ground finish of interior terrazzo – and can be made to match existing tile – with the durability of concrete pavers, making it a popular pick for transitioning from outdoor to indoor settings. The Exterior Terrazzo series can be installed in any standard paver method, or mortar set with grouted joints for a monolithic look. Swatch options located on page 54.